Review on Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner - Model 38278 by Marcus Freeman
Failed fairly quickly
Damper mechanism failed after about 3.5 years and possibly 30,000 miles. The cocking lever began to vibrate, squeak and rumble wildly at idle. Was expecting a longer lifespan, but oh well. Decided to try an OEM part this time, not much larger than this one. Your mileage may (literally) vary.
Pros
- Hands free operation
Cons
- Large and bulky
